Training the lay person to respond correctly in emergencies and act as the first link in the emergency medical service system. Course leads to American Red Cross certification in Adult, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid: Responding to Emergencies. Cross-listed with Health.
Presents the duties and functions of the certified athletic trainer and their relationship to other allied health care and sports medicine professionals. The course will focus on the fundamental causes, prevention, recognition, care, reconditioning of musculoskeletal injuries/illnesses, and program organization and administration. The course will include the planning, preparation, and presentation of group projects on assigned topics related to athletic training. For non-majors.
Meets the needs of the non-health care professional who has a duty to respond in an emergency. Provides more skills and in-depth training than the First Aid: Responding to Emergencies course. Course leads to American Red Cross certification in Emergency Response and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Cross-listed with Health.
This course is designed to give a basic understanding of athletic training principles. Recognition, cause, prevention, and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.
This course is designed to give a basic understanding of athletic training taping, wrapping, bracing, padding, and splinting techniques. Students will apply a variety of techniques to support all areas of the body. Prerequisite: AT 1500. Should be taken concurrently with or following AT 2430.
Content of this course addresses evaluation techniques and care for musculoskeletal injuries to the trunk and lower extremities. The student must integrate knowledge of anatomical structures, physiology principles and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making in an injury management environment. Prerequisites: ZOOL 2100.
Content of this course addresses evaluation techniques and care for musculoskeletal injuries to the head, face and upper extremities. The student must integrate knowledge of anatomical structures, physiology principles and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making in an injury management environment. Prerequisite: AT 3300.
Examines and analyzes the effects of the workplace on employees and adaptations of the work environment to suit the individual. The focus is on the interaction of work and people, i.e., physiological and environmental stresses with the primary intent to establish ways to reduce injuries, accidents, and fatigue and to improve human performance at work. Prerequisites: PEP SI3500 or consent of instructor.
Through lecture, discussion, and laboratory experience, the scientific basis of musculoskeletal rehabilitation involving therapeutic modalities will be examined. This course is designed to introduce students to the contemporary usage and basic foundation of therapeutic modalities, transmission of energy, infrared, and mechanical therapy. Prerequisites: AT 3301 and ZOOL 2200.
Through lecture, discussion, and laboratory experience, the scientific basis of musculoskeletal rehabilitation involving therapeutic modalities will be examined. This course is designed to build upon the basic foundations of therapeutic modalities established in AT 4100. Topics for discussion include the application of electrotherapy devises, ultrasound, light therapy, and short-wave diathermy. Prerequisite: AT 4100.
Content of this course provides basic understanding of therapeutic exercise as it relates to the rehabilitation process of musculoskeletal injures. Course provides basic concepts and hands on techniques used in the rehabilitation of the athlete/patient from an injury state to a highly competitive state. Prerequisite: AT 3300 and AT 3301.
Content of this course provides advanced understanding of therapeutic exercise as it relates to the rehabilitation process of musculoskeletal injuries. This course provides advanced instruction and hands on techniques in the rehabilitation of an athlete/patient from an injury state to a highly competitive state. Prerequisite: AT 4200.
Discuss general medical disorders and conditions pertaining to sports medicine and inquire into newest research of related issues. Prerequisites: AT 3300 and AT 3301.
Provides an overview of the necessary policies, procedures, maintenance, and daily operation of athletic training facilities. Applies principles of facility design and planning, information management, legal and ethical considerations in health care, and professional development as it relates to athletic training.
A comprehensive study or project in the field of Athletic Training. Hours to be arranged for seniors only.
For Seniors only. Structured seminar focuses on synthesis of ideas and portfolio preparation.
This is an optional course for Athletic Training Majors in the Clinical Track who are preparing for the Board of Certification (BOC) Exam.
Content of this course addresses evaluation techniques, rehabilitation processes and return to play guidelines for specific injuries to the upper and lower extremities. The student must integrate anatomical structures, physiology principles, rehabilitation principles, and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making and care in an athletic injury management environment. Prerequisites: AT 4101 and AT 4201.
The following courses are intended for Clinical Track students only. These courses are designed to provide students with real-world athletic training clinical education experiences and classroom laboratory opportunities which allow for the integration of the cognitive and psychomotor competencies and assessment of the clinical proficiencies outlined in the NATA Athletic Training Educational Competencies.
Provides an opportunity for students to observe the function of an athletic training facility and become aware of the various duties performed by a Certified Athletic Trainer. Students who wish to apply for admission to the Clinical Track of the Athletic Training major must take this course. Two lab hours per week.
Provides an opportunity for students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of acute care of injury and illnesses. Two lab hours per week. Prerequisites: AT 1500, HLTH/AT 2300.
Provides an opportunity for students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of risk management and injury prevention, psychosocial development, taping, wrapping, bracing and padding. Prerequisites: AT 1501, AT 2430 and AT 2431.
Provides an opportunity for students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of musculoskeletal injury assessment (lower extremity) and basic nutrition. Prerequisites: AT 2500, AT 3300 and NUTR LS1020.
Provides an opportunity for students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of musculoskeletal injury assessment (upper body), risk management, and pharmacology. Prerequisites: AT 2501, AT 3301 and HTHS 2240.
Provides an opportunity for students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of basic therapeutic exercise, basic therapeutic modalities, risk management and injury prevention, and assessment and evaluation. Prerequisites: PE 3280, AT 3500, AT 4100, AT 4200.
Provides an opportunity for students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of advanced therapeutic exercise, advanced therapeutic modalities, and general medical conditions and disabilities. Prerequisites: AT 3501, AT 4101, AT 4201, AT 4550.
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